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"Automating agricultural labor brings vast material benefits for all since it lowers the cost of tangible goods needed for life"

In point of fact a loaf of bread is not significantly cheaper now than it was 40 years ago. What has changed significantly is the total number of participants in the industry is greatly reduced, and the bulk of profits from agriculture accrue to AG services companies. There is no evidence that AI will buck this trend.



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